Mechanical Integrity Specialist

Union Tank Car Company
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Union Tank Car Company is seeking new employees at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Altoona, Pennsylvania to assist in various departments as needed by plant production. The Company's regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago's financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.
We are looking for a Mechanical Integrity Specialist to perform advanced NDT processes, this ensures the required work is completed in compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. The Mechanical Integrity Specialist will also supervise basic NDT processes being conducted.
Job Responsibilities:
This is a general description of the essential functions of this job. This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.

• Supervises and audits NDT work being performed by hourly employees.
• Performs advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections on freight and tank car equipment.
• Ensures all inspections are performed in a manner and released product meets all regulatory, company and customer requirements.
• Ensures the required and most effective NDT methods and techniques are utilized and performed in accordance with established procedures and programs.
• Responsible for NDT equipment calibration, are maintained, and operational.
• Provides technical guidance, hands-on training and mentoring of other NDT staff.
• Ensures all required documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Strives to maintain proficiency by updating technical knowledge of NDT and other Special Processes.

Knowledge and Skills:

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent required, technical/post-secondary education a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years related work experience railcar repair or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to: provide technical NDT guidance, review inspection data, interpret and apply codes/standards/specification required.
• Having held certifications, or having completed training related to NDT processes a plus.
• Additional training in inspection processes will be required.
• In addition, this position requires a working knowledge of computers, including familiarity with the AS400, and Outlook, various customer systems and Microsoft Office software packages.
• Possess reading and comprehension skills associated with Fleet Repair Standards, Governing Regulations, drawings, and catalogs.
• General mechanical aptitude and ability to use railroad gauges, testing techniques, & test equipment necessary for rail car inspections.
• Have vision correctable to 20/20 for inspection activities.

Working Conditions:

• Could be scheduled to work on an off shift.
• Average care required avoiding injury while handling or positioning material.
• Climb ladders to heights of approximately 14 feet, bend, crawl, stoop, squat, kneel, and stretch to perform tank car inspections.
• Enter tank cars via a manway opening approximately 20 inches in diameter.
• Be able to tolerate heights, confined spaces, & working through periods of inclement weather.
• Be willing and able to wear safety equipment such as safety shoes, hard hats, air fed respirators, body harnesses, and safety glasses.

WHAT WE OFFER:
UTLX strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.

It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.